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Julian Library Today      By Jon F. Noland The Julian library was established in 1913 as a branch of the San Diego County Library. Its first home was in the high school at that time. Between 1916 and 1971, it moved to various locations, finally sharing space with Julian Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. Writer More ... Manzinita High Mountain Rendezvous Takes a Step Back in Time      By Amber Ward The annual Manzinita High Mountain Rendezvous is the place to discover living history with a step back in time for a visit to a North American fur trade encampment. It will be taking place from May 2 to 8 in Santa Ysabel. History comes alive with tepees, period clothing, mu More ... San Francisco Exhibit Featured at Julian Pioneer Museum      By Amber Ward The Julian Pioneer Museum is featuring a special exhibit for the 100-year anniversary of the "Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire." More ... Library to Display Anne Frank House Replica      By Bobbi Zane A walk-through replica of the house occupied by Anne Frank during the Holocaust will be on display at the Julian Library from April 11 to 21. The exhibit is designed to tell the story of the Holocaust from the viewpoint of a young girl who experienced its horror. More ... At Home With Her Looms Local Artist Specializes in "Wearable" Art      By Jim Evans In a nondescript little cottage on the northeast corner of Highways 78 and 79 in Santa Ysabel, Beryl Warnes sits quietly at her loom - a solitary figure surrounded by her "fiber art" of shawls, jackets, capes, ponchos, dresses, and blankets in a rainbow of different colors. More ... Towering Oaks Gallery Defies the Old Adage Who Says Oil and Water Don't Mix!?!      By Jim Evans It isn't a very big sign, but travelers heading to Julian on Highway 78 can clearly see it mounted diagonally on the chain link fence between Santa Ysabel and Wynola with arrows pointing to the right. A short turn down the adjacent dirt road in the direction of the arrows More ... Basis for Farmland Protection Set in Williamson Act      By E.A. Barrera Whether it is looking at ways to preserve the backcountry of San Diego County, promote agriculture in San Diego County or lock-in open space easements under the General Plan 2020 process, all debates encompassing the future growth of San Diego County eventually fall bac More ... Martha Baker New Executive Director Volcan Mountain Foundation      By Bobbi Zane Millions of people in San Diego are affected by what happens at Volcan Mountain, asserts Martha Baker, the new executive director of Julian's Volcan Mountain Foundation. More ... Volcan Dinner/Dance to Celebrate 15th Anniversary By Bobbi Zane      Friends and members of the Volcan Mountain Foundation will celebrate 15 years of success in preserving 17,000 pristine mountain acres during the foundation's annual dinner/dance on May 7 at Warner Springs Ranch. One of the most popular annual social events in Julian, the dinner/dance is the main f More ... Miss Julian 2005 Sings National Anthem at 2006 Miss Lakeside Scholarship Pageant      On February 18, Miss Julian opened the 2006 Miss Lakeside Scholarship Pageant as she sang the National Anthem. Eireann Hutchinson performed to an audience of over 600 and wowed the audience as she represented the Julian community with charm and grace. photos courtesy of Jill Ogilvie, Miss Julian Pa... More ...